Back-To-School Sale underway at the Computer Connection

June 12, 2003 :: Chris Horrocks, Computer Connection

The Penn Computer Connection's annual Back-To-School Sale has begun! Laptop and Desktop computers from Apple, Dell, and IBM are now available for order at special prices. Highlights include the IBM ThinkPad T40, at up to $1500 off of its normal retail price; the Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch) laptop, a full-featured notebook weighing only 4.6 pounds; and the new Dell OptiPlex GX270, equipped with the Pentium 4 processor with Hyper Threading technology.

Sale prices will run through September 5th, but there are earlier deadlines if you wish to ensure certain product delivery options. Your order must be placed online by June 30th to ensure domestic delivery of a laptop computer to your home in time for Fall Term, and your order must be placed by July 25th if you wish to ensure that your purchase will be available to you during Student Pick-Up at the University's Class of 1923 Ice Rink from August 27-29.

For more sale details, visit the Computer Connection website at http://www.upenn.edu/computerstore -- be sure to have your PennKey and password handy to log in and view more information. Also, students can find a host of valuable computer purchasing information on the Campus Express website. Remember, you must be a full-time student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Pennsylvania, or a full-time staff member of UPHS, to be eligible to purchase items through the Computer Connection. For policy details visit http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/computerstore/core/info/policy.html.